The Pekingese is a breed of toy dog developed in ancient China, and is one of the most ancient dogs in the world. This Chinese breed was bred and preserved at the Imperial Palace for centuries where it was held sacred and was kept as a palace dog by members of the Imperial family. He is believed to be a close relative of the Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu. The first Pekingese arrived in Europe and subsequently the US when British Army officers raided the Summer Palace in Peking following the Boxer Rebellion of 1860. Five Imperial Pekinese looted from women's apartments were brought to England. Looty, one of the five, was presented to Queen Victoria. The Pekingese has been known, both in the Orient and in the West, as the "lion dog"-presumably because of its appearance, although it is also acclaimed as having a lionlike independence and courage. It stands about 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 centimeters) and weighs up to about 14 pounds (6.5 kilograms). The celebrated "sleeve dogs" are very small Pekingese once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes. A long-haired dog, the Pekingese has a full mane and heavily haired thighs, forelegs, tail, and toes. Its head is broad and flat, with hanging ears and a short, wrinkled muzzle. The coat may be solid or variegated in colour, but there is always a black mask across the face.
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